2015 Youth Cake Competition Application The competition is open to all young aspiring cake decorators from the age of 10 to 18 years of age. The breakdown of age categories are: 10-13, 13-16 and 16-18. Note: If your last birthday was 10 years of age you will be classified in the 10 - 13 division. Contact Name: Telephone: Street Address: City: State/Province: Cell: Zip/Postal Code: Email: Age Group Skill Level 10 to 13 Beginner 13 to 16 Intermediate 16 to 18 Advance Theme is: “ My favorite vacation memory” Competitors are required to decorate a cake of their choice made of Styrofoam, covered on the outside with edible materials ONLY (i.e., fondant, modeling chocolate, etc ) All decorations on the cake MUST be handmade, including flowers, foliage and /or figurines. Commercially produced decorations will be judged accordingly. The cake must not exceed 18” high from the bottom of the cake to the top with a base not to exceed 14.Only Satin Ice fondant or Satin Ice Gum paste can be used. The tables are 6 feet in length x 2 feet wide, and will be covered and pre skirted in white for uniformity. No removing, alterations or additions will be allowed to the existing table cloths and skirting. There will be (4) four cakes placed on each table. The judges reserve the right to remove or disqualify any entry they feel is violating the rules or is not to the required standards. The judges’ decisions will be final. Should a competitor need feedback or a critique on their entry the judges will be available after the judging process has been completed. All cakes must be set up by the time indicated above, at the end of that time all work must stop and the area cleared for prompt judging. Cakes must remain on exhibit for the duration of the event, until show closing, on September 20.2015 at 4:00 pm. At that time it will be the responsibility of each competitor to remove their cakes. Should it not be removed at that time, it will be disposed of by the Convention Center’s maintenance crew. Awards will be given out during the awards ceremony. Each entry must be the sole work of the person on the entry form. The organizers have the right to use photographs taken of competitor's displays for commercial purposes. Please return this form by fax or email to: Credit Card Pay- Show Management Faith Ferguson Productions, Inc. ATTN: Faith Ferguson 7 Blanchard Drive Warwick, NY 10990 Tel: 845.986.3424| Fax: 845.987. 7152 Email: [email protected] Name on Card Card # Expiration Date CVV Code Card Holder Address ( if different from above ) I agree and accept the competition terms and conditions. SIGNATURE: Date Parent./Guardian signature if applicant is under 18 years of age Date